Centennial Hills may be getting another familiar Southern Nevada name. Green Valley Grocery is reportedly planning a new convenience store at 9675 Oso Blanca Rd in Las Vegas, continuing the company’s long-running expansion across the valley.
What I like about this story is that Green Valley Grocery is one of those local brands many of us have seen around town for decades. The company started in Henderson in 1978, when founder Rick Crawford, a former 7-Eleven manager, opened the first 2,400-square-foot Green Valley Grocery. Since then, it has grown into one of the most recognizable neighborhood convenience store chains in Southern Nevada.
The planned Centennial Hills store appears in City of Las Vegas permit activity, with separate permits indicating that the new location would sell alcohol and tobacco. There is not an exact opening date yet, but the store is anticipated to open later this year.
A few key details stand out:
New Green Valley Grocery planned for Centennial Hills
Proposed address: 9675 Oso Blanca Rd
City of Las Vegas permit activity shows the planned store
Permits indicate alcohol and tobacco sales
Opening expected later this year
Green Valley Grocery started in Henderson in 1978
Founded by Rick Crawford
Now has 87 locations across Southern Nevada
Stores operate across the Las Vegas Valley, Pahrump, and Mesquite
The chain was acquired by California-based Anabi Oil last year
For Centennial Hills residents, the new store would add another convenience option in a fast-growing part of northwest Las Vegas. Oso Blanca Road has continued to see growth around housing, shopping, schools, and everyday services, so another neighborhood convenience store fits the area’s direction.
Green Valley Grocery’s growth is also a reminder of how much the Las Vegas Valley has changed since the company opened its first store in Henderson nearly 50 years ago. What started as one local convenience store eventually became a regional chain with dozens of locations serving communities across Southern Nevada.
The company also has a deeper business history through Midjit Market, which included Crawford Oil and Crawford Coin for slot gaming operations. More recently, the 87-store chain was acquired by Anabi Oil, marking a new chapter for a business that has long been tied to local convenience retail.
My take is this: a new Green Valley Grocery in Centennial Hills makes sense for a growing northwest Las Vegas neighborhood. It brings another familiar Southern Nevada convenience brand to Oso Blanca Road and continues the company’s expansion into areas where more residents need quick access to gas, snacks, drinks, everyday items, and neighborhood services.
Important Business Information
Business: Green Valley Grocery
Planned Location: 9675 Oso Blanca Rd, Las Vegas, NV
Area: Centennial Hills / northwest Las Vegas
Business Type: Convenience store
Permit Details: City of Las Vegas permits indicate alcohol and tobacco sales
Expected Opening: Later this year
Founded: 1978 in Henderson
Founder: Rick Crawford
Current Footprint: 87 locations across Southern Nevada
Markets Served: Las Vegas Valley, Pahrump, and Mesquite
Ownership Update: Acquired by California-based Anabi Oil last year
Good For: Convenience shopping, drinks, snacks, everyday items, neighborhood errands, and residents in the growing Centennial Hills area
